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THLA DISCLAIMER, COPYRIGHT & PRIVACY STATEMENT

Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is provided to users for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, nor is the transmission or receipt of such information intended to create an attorney-client relationship between any Tom Homann LGBT Law Association (hereinafter “THLA”) member and the user or browser. Although it is THLA’s goal to provide quality information, THLA expressly disclaims all liability to any person who, upon reliance on the information provided in this website, takes or fails to take any particular action. Furthermore, THLA makes no claims, promises, warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to this website. As legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and laws are constantly changing, nothing provided herein should be used as a substitute for the advice of competent legal counsel.

1. INFORMATION GATHERED BY THE TOM HOMANN LGBT LAW ASSOCIATION.

This is the Tom Homann LGBT Law Association’s (“THLA”) online privacy policy. This policy applies only to activities THLA engages in on its website and does not apply to THLA activities that are “offline” or unrelated to the website. THLA collects certain anonymous data regarding the usage of the website. This information does not personally identify users and is gathered to improve the performance of the website. The anonymous data collected by the THLA website can include information such as the type of browser you are using, your IP address and the length of the visit to the website. You may also be asked to provide personally identifiable information on the THLA website, which may include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. This information can be gathered when feedback or e-mails are sent to THLA or when you register for services. For certain services, such as event or CLE registrations, you may be required to also provide credit card or other payment account information which the THLA maintains in encrypted form on secure servers. In all such cases, you have the option of providing us with personally identifiable information.

2. COOKIES.

Cookies are small bits of data that are deposited on a user’s hard drive. The THLA website utilized Cookies and IP addresses for certain functions. Cookies permit users to store their password and other user information without having to constantly re-enter this data. Cookies also permit THLA and our advertisers to tailor our website and advertising to your needs. Most browsers permit users to decline to accept Cookies, although the default setting is typically to accept them. You may choose to decline the Cookies, but certain functions of the website may not be accessible to you.

3. USE AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.

THLA typically does not sell personally identifiable information, such as your name or e-mail address to advertisers. However, non-personal “aggregated data” is used to enhance the operation of our website, analyze interest in the areas of our website and to inform our advertisers about the number of users that have viewed their advertising. Moreover, we may, in some circumstances, disclose personally identifiable information to third parties to enhance your experience on our website. Additionally, if you provide THLA with content for publishing or feedback, we may publish your user name or other identifying data.

THLA may also disclose personally identifiable information in order to respond to a subpoena, court order or other such request. THLA may also provide such personally identifiable information in response to a law enforcement agency’s request. In order to protect the privacy of its members, THLA uses industry standard technology protections based on best practices to make sure that each transaction process is safe, and that members’ information is secure.

4. OTHER WEBSITES.

The THLA website may contain links to third party sites and advertisers. THLA is not responsible for the use of cookies, the privacy policies or the content of those sites. If you provide any information to such third parties, different rules regarding the collection and use of your personal information may apply. We strongly suggest you review such third party’s privacy policies before providing any data to them.

5. SECURITY.

THLA takes appropriate steps to ensure data privacy and security, including through various hardware and software methodologies. However, THLA cannot guarantee the security of any information that is disclosed online.

6. CHILDREN.

THLA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Children are not permitted to use the THLA website or services, and THLA requests that children under the age of 13 not submit any personal information to the website. Since information regarding children under the age of 13 is not collected, THLA does not knowingly distribute personal information regarding children under the age of 13.

7. CORRECTIONS, UPDATES AND QUESTIONS.

If you wish to modify or update any information THLA has received or have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact THLA current co-Presidents.

8. MODIFICATION OF THE PRIVACY POLICY.

THLA reserves the rights to modify its privacy policy at any time and will notify you by posting an amendment to the privacy policy on the website. Such modifications will become effective on the day they are posted. THLA encourages you to frequently review the privacy policy for any modifications.

9. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES.

THLA may change its privacy policy without notice. If THLA changes it privacy policy, THLA will update the Privacy Statement on the THLA website.